INTERATING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE INTO POLICY IN ASIAN CITIES: A CASE OF BANGKOK, THAILAND DR. MONTHIP SRIRATANA TABUCANON NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THAILAND
Climate change is one of the largest challenges to the current and future development of human society
IPCC Fifth Assessment Report Warning of the climate system is unequivocal since the 1950 s. Many of the observed changes are unprecedented over decades to millennium. Atmosphere and ocean have warned. Amounts of snow and ice have diminished. Sea level has risen Greenhouse gases (GHGs) have increased.
Bangkok and Climate Change For Bangkok, climate change is a big challenge and were hit by a large scale flooding and historically economic and social damages were recorded. Bangkok is vulnerable to such extreme events that might be induced by climate change.
A future vision towards establishment of a low carbon and climate change resilient city 5 keys to future vision of Bangkok 1. BMA in partnership with the national government ministries and agencies, takes a major responsibility to mitigate and adapt to climate change. 2. BMA endeavors to establish well balanced action to harness economic and social development and climate change concerns.
A future vision towards establishment of a low carbon and climate change resilient city 5 keys to future vision of Bangkok (Cont.) 3. BMA takes comprehensive approach to the low carbon and climate change-resilient urban development and action- oriented approach to the implementation of the Master Plan, as a vehicle in an evolving nature 4. BMA, as a leading city of Southeast Asia and the world, takes proactive measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change in short, mid and long terms.
A future vision towards establishment of a low carbon and climate change resilient city 5 keys to future vision of Bangkok (Cont.) 5. BMA promotes actions by citizens, the private sector, academia, - Key players to mitigate and adapt to climate change, which should involve a multi-channel communication platform, innovative ways of promotional schemes - Low carbon technology leapfrogging.
Scope of the Master Plan Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023 (1) Environmentally sustainable transport; (2) Energy efficiency and alternative energy;
Scope of the Master Plan Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023 (3) Efficient solid waste management and wastewater treatment;
Scope of the Master Plan Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023 (4) Green urban planning; Comparison of GHG emission in future in different scenarios in 2020 in the green urban planning sector
Scope of the Master Plan Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023 (5) Adaptation planning;
Master Plan includes Assessment of the current and future situations Prioritizing possible interventions Proposing concrete implementation plans of feasible measures
Master Plan contains Package of Business as Usual (BAU) setting, target setting and actual mitigation and adaptation measures. Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) as well as the Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) mechanisms
GHGs emission prospects and mitigation targets under the Bangkok Master Plan on Climate Change 2013-2023
Comparison of GHGs emission in future in different scenarios in 2020
GHG emission in 2013 and BAU emission and mitigation targets in 2020 (by sector)
Mitigation measures in the transport sector Development of environmentally sustainable transportation infrastructures and promotion of model shifts as well as public awareness raising.
Sector Comparison of GHG emission in future in different scenarios in 2020 in the transport sector Year 2013 Year 2020 GHG emission Future GHG emission in BAU Scenario Future GHG emission with Bangkok Master Plan Implementati on Unit million t-co 2 e Expected reduction/ absorption amount (reduction rate against BAU) Transport 13.76 17.91 14.91 3.00 (-16.75%)
GHG emissions in 2013 and BAU emission and mitigation targets in 2020 in the transport sector
GHG emissions in 2013
Emission in BMA = emission from road, railways, waterways Each sub-sector emission is calculated multiplying activity data and emission factors of fuel or electricity. Activity data : Fuel consumption from road sub-sector in Bangkok by fuel types. Electricity consumption of MRT and Sky train in Bangkok. Fuel consumption of waterways in 2013.
Business as Usual (BAU) emission in 2020 Future (BAU) CO2 emissions associated with transportation activities (road) within BMA administration area are estimated by multiplying. Current emission (year 2013) by Increase rate of BAU emission
Business as Usual (BAU) emission in 2020 Increase rate of BAU energy consumption in transport sector provided in Thailand 20 year Energy Efficiency Development Plan (2011-2030), Ministry of Energy.
Measures for Implementation Category 1. Public transportation (Infrastructure) Measure 1.1 Development of Monorail and Light rail Transit System 1.2 Extension of BTS 1.3 Development of MRT 1.4 Development of BRT 1.5 Development/improvemen t of water transportation
Measures for Implementation Category 2. Public transportation (Supporting measures) Measure 2.1 Improvement of connectivity of public transportation 2.2 Improvement of bus service 2.3 Development of passenger shelter at bus station 2.4 Development/expansion of Park & Ride 2.5 Introduction of common ticket system
Measures for Implementation Category 3. Measures on motor vehicles Measure 3.1 Introduction of low emission vehicles (LEV) to BMA vehicles 3.2 Introduction of natural gas vehicle NGV to BMTA buses 3.3 Promotion of Ecodriving
Measures for Implementation Category 4. Non-motorized transport (NMT) Measure 4.1 Development/expansion of bikeway 4.2 Expansion of Bike-for- Rent 4.3 Development/expansion of pedestrian
Measures for Implementation Category 5. Traffic volume/flow control Measure 5.1 Development/improvemen t of road, bridge, tunnel 5.2 Improvement of signal system 5.3 On-street parking control
Measures for Implementation Category Measure 6. Public awareness rising 6.1 Promotion of public transportation 6.2 Classes for school to learn about environment/transport 6.3 Organizing workshops and seminars
Network of Sky Train in BMA
Network of Sky Train in BMA
Mitigation measures in energy sector Energy efficiency Renewable energy
GHG emission in 2013 and BAU emission and mitigation targets in 2020 in the energy sector.
Energy Management System (BMA owned building)
Energy Management System (Private Sector)
Introduction of Energy Service Company (ESCO)
ADAPTATION MEASURES Bangkok Problems Land subsidence. Flood and drought. Sea level rise.
Bang Khun Thian Coastal Evasion Protection Projects
Measures for Implementation in Adaptation Area
Measures for Implementation in Adaptation Area
Measures for Implementation in Adaptation Area
Measures for Implementation in Adaptation Area
Measures for Implementation in Adaptation Area
Measures for Implementation in Adaptation Area
Capacity building and outreach